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Journalists must meet the following criteria to apply for one or both options:

Reporters, writers, producers and editors with staff credentials from newspapers, magazines, online news services, wire services, radio or television networks and stations that produce daily or weekly health/medical / science news. Journalists with bylined news reports published on news wire services and media who produce materials for bi-monthly, monthly, or quarterly publications or programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This does not include hospital/university or other sites reporting their own news/press releases.

Freelance writers with approved credentials (must provide three bylined articles/clip links written for media outlets within the past 6 months) and/or an assignment letter from an approved media outlet.

Bloggers who provide daily or weekly coverage of health news.

Editors of peer-reviewed medical journals who are reporting on news being presented at an AHA/ASA meeting.

Editors, writers of newsletters created and distributed by universities and hospitals for the public/patient/student. This does not include hospitals/universities or other sites reporting only their own news/press materials.

Options must be applied for separately and you must include the http when adding your URL to either form:

Access to the AHA/ASA embargoed media materials is limited to a restricted group of journalists as determined by AHA Communications. You will be asked periodically to renew your embargo agreement and update your credentials.

Journalists and other media representatives who may not qualify for access to the password protected newsroom or the pre-embargo media email list, you may receive our news materials via email at the time of embargo via Email Alerts.

Who cannot register for access to embargoed media materials:

Industry representatives and financial/industry analysts.

Writers/editors or contributors for patient publications created and distributed by industry, such as pharmaceutical companies or device manufacturers.

In-house and/or industry newsletters/magazines/websites supported by industry or publications supported by a retail chain store, such as a drug store.

Staff from public relations firms, advertising agencies or production companies.

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Salty Six Infographic

This is the American Heart Association's Salty Six Infographic highlighting six popular foods that can add high levels of sodium to your diet. They are bread and rolls, cold cuts, cured meat, pizza, poultry, soup, and sandwiches.